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russet; stalk short, inclined by raised lip. Flesh yellowish, granular, 

 juicy, melting, quite vinous, quality good. Grown in several States. 

 Massachusetts. 



Napoleon. Medium to large, conic pyriform, obtuse, but variable 

 in shape: color yellowish green when mature; stalk one-half to one 

 inch long, inserted in slight cavity, with raised lip on one side. Flesh 

 white, molting, juicy, sweet, refreshing, good. Grown in southeastern 

 States. Belgium. 



Ogereau (Anna Ogereau). Large, pyriform, but often obovate; 

 color yellow, nearly covered with russet and numerous russet dots; 

 stalk one inch long', stout, fleshy at twig connection, inserted in flat, 

 russeted, and lipped cavity; basin medium, flaring, furrowed, and 

 russeted. Flesh greenish white, granular, tender, juicy, good. Sea- 

 son, early September in Michigan. Popular in localities. France. 



Olivier des Serres. Medium to large, roundish. Flesh tender, 

 juicy, melting, very good to best. Season, quite late winter, keeping 

 as well as Josephine of Malines. 



Onondaga (Swaris Orange). Large to very large, obovate and 

 usually oblate pyriform; color rich yellow when ripe, with russet dots; 

 stalk one inch long, stout, inclined, often curved, and inserted in 

 slight cavity with lips at one side; basin narrow, plaited, shallow. 

 Flesh whitish, juicy, buttery, melting, slightly granular, quality good 

 to very good. Season, autumn. A valuable market and dessert 

 variety in several States. Connecticut. 



Osband Summer. Small, roundish, obovate pyriform; color 

 yellow with numerous greenish and brown dots; rosy cheek in the 

 sun, and russet in basin and cavity; stalk three-quarters to one inch 

 long, inserted in abrupt cavity; basin broad, shallow. Flesh white, 

 juicy, melting, with rich sweet flavor very good. Widely grown 

 across the continent. New York. 



Ott. Small, roundish obovate in form; color greenish yellow with 

 considerable russeting, and often a mottled red cheek; stalk one to 

 one and one-quarter inches long, inserted in very small cavity. Flesh 

 melting, rich, perfumed, with rich flavor like that of its parent the 

 Seckel, very good. Much grown in Delaware. 



Paradise (d 1 'Automne) . Large, oblong obovate, and acute pyriform; 

 color yellow, mottled and very often covered with bright 

 cinnamon-colored russet; surface of skin uneven; stalk one and one- 

 half inches long, enlarged at both ends, curved, and inserted at top 



